Chapter 854
Confronting the Super Artifact
Yang Fan's gaze fell on Chitara and Eladi, his eyes calm and unwavering: "I have traced the trail of the super artifact. If I am not mistaken, the demigod enemy who controls the super artifact has already sensed my investigation."
He paused, then continued, "Next, the enemy should be more cautious and dare not recklessly release the Netherworld Corrosive Poison to erode the remaining oases of the Sand Sea Civilization."
"After all, He doesn't want to give me an opportunity to take advantage of him by overusing the power of the super artifact."
These words, though seemingly plain, contain an astonishing confidence.
The implication was crystal clear—I possess a means to threaten that demigod enemy who wields a supreme artifact.
That's quite a boast.
Keep in mind that the opponent is a demigod-level powerhouse who also wields a world-destroying super artifact.
Yang Fan's current strength is still at the level of a high-level Venerable.
Kochitara, however, did not hesitate at all, displaying an attitude of "I unconditionally believe in you": "Your Majesty, the Sand Sea Civilization will forever remember your help."
Yang Fan nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of reminder: "Next, I will have a battle with that demigod."
"The desert civilization may be affected to some extent, but there should be no large-scale natural disasters. You don't need to worry too much."
Chitara immediately adopted an attitude of complete indifference and said firmly, "Your Majesty is too kind. If it is necessary for us and the Sand Sea Civilization to contribute our strength, even if it means exhausting the entire strength of our race, we will never refuse."
He knew in his heart that neither Yang Fan, the God-Slaying Venerable, nor the demigod enemy who wielded a super artifact were beings that the Sand Sea Civilization absolutely could not afford to offend.
The two sides were far superior to the Sand Sea civilization. All they could do was obey and cooperate. They had no right to say "mind".
Even if the battle between the two sides really caused a large-scale disaster, resulting in heavy casualties among the people of the desert, he dared not utter a single complaint.
Yang Fan gently shook his head: "No need. You can't get involved in this battle. If you rashly participate, you'll only be throwing your lives away."
Chitara remained silent, a hint of bitterness and helplessness on his face.
Yang Fan nodded to the two men again: "Gentlemen, that demigod enemy may use the power of the super artifact to trace my tracks back at any time."
"If I stay here too long, and the enemy demigod locks onto my location, I may be subjected to His full-scale attack."
"At that time, not only will I be in danger, but it may also affect the Sand Sea Civilization. I have to leave."
When the words "left" are mentioned.
Yang Fan's figure began to blur rapidly, as if merging into the air and dissipating little by little.
Chitara instinctively opened her mouth, managing only to utter two words: "Respectfully seeing you off..."
Before he could finish speaking...
Yang Fan's figure then completely disappeared from the spot.
The space that was originally still 500 meters away gradually resumed its flow, the night wind blew again, and the sand grains slowly drifted down.
Time, which had been still, began to flow again.
Elradi's expression changed, and he said urgently, "Let's get out of here right away!"
If His Majesty the Godslayer's prediction comes true and the enemy does launch an attack, His Majesty the Godslayer's strength will naturally be able to withstand it.
But for him and Chitara, the only hope is death, with no chance of resistance whatsoever.
How could he dare to gamble?
My life is at stake, so of course I should run as fast as possible and get away from this potentially vulnerable area. That's the safest option.
Chitara instantly understood: "Okay! Let's go!"
Without further delay, Elady quickly raised his right hand and waved it lightly.
The laws surrounding them fluctuated violently instantly, and a huge sand wave appeared out of thin air, rushing towards the two like a raging torrent.
The sand wave was initially illusory, with a faint sense of transparency.
But just as it was about to touch their bodies, the sand waves transformed from illusion into reality, becoming thick and solid.
Then.
The sandstorm completely swallowed them up, then became illusory again, receding like the tide and gradually dissipating into the air.
As the sandstorm subsided, the figures of Chitara and Eladi vanished completely from the spot.
In the time it takes to breathe.
Chitara and Eladi then appeared in another, slightly smaller oasis.
This oasis, named "Starfall Oasis," is smaller than the Gatu Oasis, but it is still lush with vegetation and has abundant water resources, making it one of the few safe places remaining in the desert civilization.
Above the sky, countless Kaga Fiery Stars floated, emitting a soft glow that illuminated the entire oasis into a world of light.
Chitara slowly raised his head, looked up at the endless night sky, and sighed deeply, his tone full of weariness and heaviness.
The information he received from the God-Slaying Venerable was like a boulder weighing heavily on his heart, making him feel suffocated.
Eladi glanced at his companion beside him and asked in a low voice, "Chitara, do you really believe that the Godslayer can handle that super artifact?"
He paused, his voice trembling with disbelief: "This is a super artifact! Legend has it that every super artifact possesses world-destroying power, capable of easily annihilating a civilization."
It was clear that Elady didn't believe Yang Fan could do that.
If the Godslayer cannot stop that demigod enemy, then the destruction of the Sand Sea civilization has already begun its countdown.
Instead of answering his question directly, Chitara countered with a weighty and realistic one: "We are the weak, so tell me, do the weak have a choice?"
Elradi's lips moved, as if he wanted to say something.
But in the end, he swallowed all his words.
Eladi knew in his heart that his companion was telling the truth—before absolute power, the weak have no choice but to passively endure. Before the Eternal Night descended, the Sand Sea Civilization was a revered civilization in this world.
In the exchanges between various civilizations, the people of the desert have always viewed other weaker civilizations with a condescending attitude.
But after the eternal night descended, everything changed.
With oases destroyed one after another, the people were displaced, and the desert civilization fell from its lofty heights into the mire, becoming a weakling at the mercy of others.
This enormous disparity pierced Elady's heart like a sharp knife.
Chitara said softly, "Whether the Godslayer can handle a super artifact will be known in time."
If the Godslayer is truly capable of dealing with that demigod enemy and suppressing the super artifact, then what the other party said—that "the enemy will be more cautious and will no longer release the Netherworld Corrosive Poison"—will come true.
The remaining oases of the Sand Sea civilization will no longer bear the traces of the Netherworld's corrosive poison, and the people of the Sand Sea will be able to catch their breath.
Conversely, if it cannot be dealt with, the Netherworld Corrosive Poison will not only continue to spread, but may even devour all the oases of the Sand Sea Civilization at an even faster pace.
Eladi understood this principle and said in a heavy tone, "Then let's wait and see. Hopefully, the Godslayer can really bring us hope."
*****
time flies.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
In an oasis called "Tiantai"—the third largest existing oasis of the desert civilization.
As is customary, Cittara and Eladi met here.
As the pillars of their civilization, the two of them have been patrolling the various oases day and night.
We only manage to meet every two days.
Chitara stood atop a circular platform that appeared to be made of pure sand, his gaze sweeping over the lush oasis below.
His face was filled with joy: "It seems that the spread of the Netherworld Corrosive Poison has really been contained!"
This circular platform is no ordinary building, but a civilization-level weapon meticulously crafted by the Sand Sea Civilization using countless resources—the Magnificent Terrace.
Within this oasis, there are a total of 360 such magnificent rooftop terraces, scattered throughout the oasis.
The people of the desert were once very confident that with these 360 magnificent rooftops, their civilization was capable of withstanding any devastating natural disaster.
But as it turns out, this was nothing but wishful thinking on their part.
After the eternal night descended, the magnificent rooftop became completely useless, turning into a pile of worthless decorations.
The reason why Qitala was so excited was that for ten whole days, none of the remaining oases of the Sand Sea Civilization showed any trace of the Netherworld Corruption.
For the people of the desert, who are mired in crisis and on the verge of extinction, this is undoubtedly the best news in recent years.
Eladi was equally delighted: "It seems I underestimated the power of the Godslayer."
Chitara nodded heavily, his eyes gleaming with hope: "Yes! Perhaps the people of the desert don't need to abandon the homeland we've lived in for generations."
The voice just fell.
Both of them shuddered simultaneously.
They keenly sensed that an extremely powerful and bizarre force was gathering at a terrifying speed in the night sky above them.
The level of that power was exceptionally high, far exceeding their comprehension.
Only one second had passed.
This force was so great that it almost suffocated them.
Of course, this is only the Venerable One's perception—ordinary Sand Sea people below the Venerable One do not perceive it as clearly.
Elradi's expression suddenly changed: "What is that?"
Chitara forced down his fear, his voice trembling slightly: "This...this might be a battle between the Godslayer and a demigod enemy!"
Elady instantly realized: "That must be it!"
Ten days ago, Yang Fan clearly stated, "I will fight the enemy in a battle of wits."
At the time, this person was skeptical, but unexpectedly, it actually came true today.
The two looked at each other and saw fear in each other's eyes.
Is this what a battle between demigods is like?
terrible!
The two venerable ones were at a loss and could only stand on the magnificent rooftop, enduring the heart-pounding power with great difficulty.
Time slowly passed amidst fear and torment.
After a while, the unsettling power in the night sky above gradually subsided.
Chitara let out a long breath, raised his hand to wipe the large amount of cold sweat from his forehead, his face still showing lingering fear: "It seems that the Godslayer has repelled the enemy."
If the God-Slaying Venerable had not repelled that demigod enemy and suppressed his power, then the Tiantai Oasis would have been completely destroyed by the aftershocks of the demigod battle.
The fact that the oasis is still intact means that Yang Fan has won this battle of wits—perhaps he didn't defeat his opponent, but at least the God-Slaying Venerable did not lose.
Eladi looked shocked: "It's unbelievable that the Godslayer actually has the ability to fight against a super artifact."
Chitara turned to look at his companion and replied with only one sentence: "The weak can never imagine the methods of the strong."
Elradi was speechless. (End of Chapter)